Traffic Sign Structures User Manual
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1. Job Number Support Ports Humbe Specing above road edge Distance trom Pret Length Post Length 2 Past Length 3 Post Largh 4 Stub Length Post Dimensions Post Wall Thickness Poel Grade Sho Dare Fiequired Stillen Type dob Section 1 Sign Position Support Foundations ol Hole Depth of Hole End of Chapter 4 TraSiS User Manual Chapter 4 Main Window 45 Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual CHAPTER 5 SIGN STORAGE TraSiS User Manual Chapter 5 Sign Storage 47 Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual Section 5 1 Sign Storage 5 1 1 Storage Department Database TraSiS stores all of its signs in a database format organised by job section and location Load a Sign Structural Design Job Code Sample Load Design Job Section 1 Cancel Sign Position Select Sign Position from Stored Signs Renaming To rename a Sign Job Section or an entire Job firstly click on the required folder icon in the stored signs area then click on to the name of the file which will now become bolded Type in the new name as required and click the Rename button Rename a Sign a Job Section or an entire Job E Job Code Cancel Select from Stored Signs Click the Rename button to continue Continued on next page TraSiS User Manual Chapter 5 Sign Storage Traffic Sign Structures TraSi2. Sign 1 width 1000 Height 11000 Number of Back Signs None Legend Class gt Legend Colour Black CAL B ground Class gt B ground Colour Green Std lt lt lt Previous Click the OK button to move to the next form lt lt lt Previous Cancel Once all sign details forms are complete the OK button becomes available Clicking on it launched the next form Roadside Environment TraSiS User Manual Chapter 3 Design Procedure Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 3 1 2 Roadside Environment Entry Form To Begin Once all Sign Details forms are complete and the OK button clicked then the Roadside Environment form will appear Three tabs will be visible gt Roadside Environment ES lt sae Slip Base e Soil Type and Slip Base Select the Wind Region Region Region B Region C Region D Click on the Guide Exposed Location Option to Wind Regions This is an Exposed Location button for the map of _ Click the OK button to Cancel OK move to the next form Wind Region Select which geographic wind region the sign is to be built in The wind region scale is from to A being for areas which generally experience normal wind conditions and D being for areas that are subject to severe cyclones Wind Region Map of Australia Zoom In Lef
3. Support Details Number 2 Spacing 1200 Standard Kerb Post Length 7900 Post 2 Length 7900 Post 3 Length 0 Post 4 Length 0 Stub Length 0 Post Dimensions 90 NB Post Wall Thickness 3 2 Post Grade C350 Slip Base Required No Footing Details Diameter of Hole 300 Depth of Hole 1200 4000 Warnings Errors and Suggestions TraSiS Version 2 1 Continued on next page TraSiS User Manual Chapter 7 Printing 61 Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 7 1 2 How to Print Design and Summary Forms continued Design Form _ This Notes page is printed along with the Design Form cont d Traffic Sign Structures Notes 2 Job EXAMPLE Seen 6 _ A These notes are printed as part of the design form printout raSiS Version 2 1 Chapter 7 Printing TraSiS User Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 7 1 2 How to Print Design and Summary Forms continued Summary The Summary Form contains structural data for each sign in a condensed form Form under the headings e Position Number e Sign Code e Sign Details e Stiffener Details e Support Details e Support Length Details e Stub and e Footing Details The form fits the details of up to forty signs per page arranged according to Job 14 02 2003 Traffic Sign Structures Summary Form Page 1 Sign Code Sun Detals 5ufiener Details Support Support Le
4. How to Use This Manual This manual is divided into eight chapters to group together related subject matter Chapter 1 ntroduction To The Manual explains e he purpose of the manual e The typing conventions and acronyms used in the manual and e Where to obtain further information relating to traffic sign structures Chapter 2 Introduction to TraSiS Install TraSiS software Open the program View the Main Window and Access the various menus Chapter 3 Design Procedure provides sufficient information to the user to e Create a new sign file e Complete the Sign Details Entry Form and e Complete the Roadside Environment Entry Form Chapter 4 Main Window explains e layout of the Main Window e How to enter the sign design data on the appropriate forms and e How the Message Box is used for warnings and errors Chapter 5 Sign Storage explains how to use the e Database storage system and e Job management feature Chapter 6 Clear Zone explains The clear zone concept and How to complete the Clear Zone Form Chapter 7 Printing describes the three forms available and explains how to print the various forms Continued on next page Chapter 1 Introduction to the Manual TraSiS User Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 1 1 2 How to Use This Manual continued Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Warnings and Errors explains how warnings and errors are communicated to the user
5. ASA Queensland Government De of pa Main Roads Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS V3 0 User Manual TRAFFIC amp ROAD USE MANAGEMENT DIVISION TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND ROAD SAFETY BRANCH Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual ONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE MANUAL 5 SECTION Leal ABOUT Tale USER MANUAL 7 111 The Purpose or VIS Manual 7 1 1 2 How to Use This Manual pp 8 1 1 3 Typographical Conventions Used in This Manual 10 1 1 4 Acronyms Used in This Manual pp 11 1 1 5 Related Documents 12 CHAPTER 2 INTRODUCTION TraSiS 13 SECTION 2 1 ABOUT THIS USER nnne nnn nnn nnns 15 4944 TI 15 FA E EA EE a E E E A AE A EE O E E 17 21 3 MOU eea E EN 18 CHAPTER 3 DESIGN PROCEDURE 23 SECTION 3 1 DESIGN PROCEDURES 25 3 1 1 Sign Details Entry Form 4 25 3 1 2 Roadside Environment Entry Form pp 28 CHAPTER 4 MAIN WINDOW 33 SECTION 4 1 UNDERSTANDING THE WINDOW 4 8 35 4 1 1 Introducing Main Window pp 35 SECTION 4 2 TECHNICAL DESIGN DATA pp 36 PUR Deals 36 42 2 Tolg SLS 42 4 2 3 Sign And Suttener DetallS 43 4 2 4 Post Type Selectionm pp 44 2 2 5 MESSAGE BOX 45 CHAPTER 5 SIGN STORAGE 47 SECTION 5 1 SIGN 5 49 444 49
6. User Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 4 2 1 Support Details continued File Edit Job Number Sample Support Posts Humber Spacing Clearance above road edge Distance from carriageway Kerb Post Length Post Length 2 Post Length 3 Post Length 4 Stub Length Post Dimensions Post Wall Thickness Post Grade Slip Base Required Stiffener Type Standard IL I 3250 m Shows one of two types of stiffener designated as Type 1 and Type 2 Refer to Standard Drawing ES 126 Support Foundations Diameter of Hole 300 1 Depth of Hole 750 TraSiS User Manual Chapter 4 Main Window 4 Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 4 2 2 Footing Details Diameter of Shows the diameter of the hole for normal concrete footings diameter of screw Hol rew ole Scre gt Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 Clicking on the square button will File Edit Help launch the dialogue box Job Number Sample BEST Select either Normal or Screw footing Number Spacing 0 Standard Clearance above road edge 1500 Change Footing Distance from carriageway 1000 Kerb Post Length Post Length 2 Post Length 3 Post Length 4 Stub Length Post Dimensions 5bUNB Post Wall Thickness Post Grade 350 Slip Base Required No Stiffener Type Click the OK button to Diameter of H
7. WARNINGS AND ERRORS TraSiS User Manual Chapter 8 Warnings and Errors 65 Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual Section 8 1 Understanding the Window 8 1 1 Introducing Main Window Warnings and TraSiS communicates warnings or errors through the Message Box Below are Errors some commonly displayed warnings and errors Warning or Error ProbableCause Cause Insufficient Terrain Information Total horizontal of the roadside slope is less than the has been defined width of the sign face A combination of Large Sign Area This error generally occurs on signs with large areas and and or High Clearance Height has heights especially with strut signs not always literal resulted in no solution being found for the stated Wind Region and Exposure settings Only 1 Front Sign is allowed for The user attempting to view a truss structure for two or more Truss Designs sign faces Only Normal Concrete Footings are The user attempting to use screw footings on a truss support allowed for Truss Designs Post 2 Clearance is x and needs The minimum post clearance is required for the safety and to be at least 1500 courtesy of pedestrian traffic Post Clearance is calculated by subtracting 175 mm from the road height X 11 Post 1 Clearance is x and needs As above however greater clearance is required for slip base to be at least 2100 signs Post 2 Clearance is and needs The maximum post cleara
8. Sample m 0 Standard 4 3250 Adjust Distance from Carriageway Mm Click the OK button to continue Continued on next page Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 4 2 1 Support Details continued Post Lengths Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 File Edit Help Job Number Sample Support Posts Number Spacing Clearance above road edge Distance from camageway Kerb Post Length Post Length 2 Standard E The length of the post nearest the kerb not including section underneath slip base or screw footing Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 File Edit Help Job Number Sample Support Posts Number ua Spacing 0 Standard Clearance above road edge 1500 Distance from carriageway 1000 en The length of the second third and Post Length 3 0 4 fourth nearest post to the kerb not a Bun A including section underneath slip base ub Leng Post Dimensions SONB Screw footing Post Wall Thickness Post Grade Slip Base Required Stiffener Type C350 Support Foundations Diameter of Hole E Depth of Hole Stub Length Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 File Edit Help Job Number Support Posts Humber Spacing Clearance above road edge Distance from carriageway Kerb Post Length Post Length 2 Post Length 3 Post Length 4 Stub Length Post Dimensions Post
9. Ctrl E p J Stiffener Spacing Ctrl T 5E Notes Clear Zone Ctrl az Default Values Ctrl Continued on next page EN Chapter 2 Introduction to TraSiS TraSiS User Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 2 1 3 Menus continued Edit Menu Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 Default Values cont d Help Assigns default values to sign position Job Sign Details and clear zone parameters Sur Environment Conditions Ctrl E Mi Stiffener Spacing Ctrl T Notes Change Default Values Clear Zone Ctrl 2 1 Di Default Values Sign Position Clearance above road edge mm 1 ADO Distance from carageway 1 000 Clear Zone Parameters Speed environment kmh Average Annual Daily Traffic vehicles 751 1500 a Help Menu The following information is available from the Help Menu Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 File Edit Malal Job Hum About Traffic Sign Structur 5 5 Product Ho 287 Queensland Government Department of Main Roads TraSiS Traffic Sign Structures Version 2 1 Developed by Queensland Department of Main Roads Traffic Engineering and Road Safety Traffic and Road Use Management End of Chapter 2 TraSiS User Manual Chapter 2 Introduction to TraSiS Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual CHAPTER 3 DESIGN PROCEDURE TraSiS User Manual Chapter 3 Design Procedure
10. above road edge 1500 Distance from carriageway 1000 Adjust Number of Posts Kerb Post Length 3250 1191 Post Length 2 Post Length 3 Post Length 4 Stub Length Post Dimensions Post Wall Thickness Post Grade Slip Base Required Stiffener Mm Support Foundations Diameter of Hole 300 Depth of Hole 750 Click the OK button to continue Instructions will appear on the Status Bar Spacing Details the spacing between the support posts Clicking the square button will Edit Help launch the dialog box The Job Number Sample Spacing between posts may be 225 3 varied within a certain range by Spacing 0 Standard 1 clicking the increase or decrease uns above road edge triangles Clicking the istance from carriageway 1000 Kerb Post Lenath Standard button will select the Post Length 2 Post Length 3 Post Length 4 Stub Length Post Dimensions Post Wall Thickness Post Grade Slip Base Required standard spacing Adjust Post Spacing Stiffener Type Support Foundations Diameter of Hole 300 1 Depth of Hole 750 Click the OK button to continue Continued on next page 4 Main Window TraSiS User Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 4 2 1 Clearance Above Road Edge Distance From Carriageway TraSiS User Manual Chapter 4 Main Window Support Details continued Details the
11. 7 Job Section Sign Position 1 CHS Steel RHS Steel Sirut Steel Each strut is formed from two CHS posts one vertical and the other at an angle to the ground Strutted steel signs are not yet approved for use in Queensland Job Section A Sign Position 1 CHS Steel RHS Steel Selection Satta Use the View 3D button to Guide see the strut structure in relation to the ground View 3D 4 Chapter 4 Main Window TraSiS User Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 4 2 5 Message Box Warnings The Message Box displays any warning or errors regarding the structural design and or Errors Most warnings are to inform that various aspects of the sign do not meet standard guidelines Others indicate that no standard sign structure is possible for the specified conditions A list of errors may be found in Chapter 8 Warnings and Errors Joh Humber Job Section 1 Sign Position 1 Support Posts Number CHS Steel RHS Sirel Tna Steel Strut Sheel Span Distance trom CnenDoway Kerb Post Length Post Length 2 Post Length 3 Post 4 Stub Length Post Dimension Post Wall Thickness 65 Biss gt Adjust Clearance above Road Edge 4 Stiflener Ippa Diamutes of Hole Depth of Hole Sign 50461 v2 1 Status Bar Indicates the current operating status of program and provides status information Traffic Sign Structures v2 1
12. 9 Selected Continued on next page EN Chapter 3 Design Procedure TraSiS User Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 3 1 2 Roadside Environment Entry Form continued Slip Base If the sign is to be erected in an area where there is a high risk of impact ie within the clear zone distance see 7 1 select Slip Base Otherwise select Rigid Base Roadside Environment Refer to the Design Guide for Roadside information Support Risk Options Rigid base t Slip base continue End of Chapter 3 TraSiS User Manual Chapter 3 Design Procedure ED Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual CHAPTER 4 MAIN WINDOW TraSiS User Manual Chapter 4 Main Window ES Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual Section 4 1 Understanding The Window 4 1 1 Introducing Main Window What is The Main window gives a clear display of the most important elements of the sign Displayed The left half of the screen displays technical design data while the right half displays a graphic view of the sign in relation to the ground and road Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 File Edit Help Job Number Support Posts Sample Job Section 1 Sign Position 0 Lj CHS Steel RHS Steel Standard rance above road edge Distance from carriageway Kerb Post Length Post Length 2 Post Length 3 Post Length 4 Stub Length Post
13. CHAPTER 6 CLEAR ZONE 51 TraSiS User Manual Contents Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual SECTION 6 1 UNDERSTANDING CLEAR 7 53 lear 00 53 SECTION 6 2 CLEAR ZONE WINDOW 53 SECTION 6 2 CLEAR ZONE WINDOW 54 0 2 DIS 54 6 2 2 55 6 2 3 Clear Zone 5 68 56 CHAPTER 7 PRINTING 57 SECTION 7 1 PRINTING 50 148 59 74 1 ACCESSING the Print Commands 59 7 1 2 How to Print Design and Summary Forms 60 7 1 3 How to Print Order Forms 64 CHAPTER 8 WARNINGS AND ERRORS 65 SECTION 8 1 UNDERSTANDING THE WINDOW 67 8 1 1 Intro
14. Design Guide for Roadside Signs Installing Insert the CD ROM or download trasis exe from Main Roads web site TraSiS www mainroads gld gov au to an appropriate directory From that directory folder select the trasis exe file The Welcome screen will appear Close all other applications and click Continue to proceed with the download 515 Welcome Trasis version 3 0 0 by Queensland Deparment of Main Roads This will install TraSis 43 0 Copyright Queensland Department of Roads 2002 2006 InstallShield Close all other applications then click the Continue button Continued on next page TraSiS User Manual Chapter 2 Introduction to TraSiS Ea Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 2 1 1 Introducing TraSiS continued Installing When the downloading is complete you will see the following screens The TraSiS cont d program will automatically download and create new default folder called Main Roads located on your hard drive Select Next or an appropriate installation folder Browse for folder Then simply click Finish to complete the download 2 TraSiS Setup TraSiS Welcome Welcome to the TraSiS Setup program This program will install TraSiS on your computer It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to quit Setup and then close any programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup
15. Dimensions Post Wall Thickness Post Grade Slip Base Required CIN S SIT Stiffener Type Type Support Foundations Diameter of Hole 300 y Depth of Hole Panels Stiffeners Technical Design Graphic View Data Sign Structural Design View Data Field Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 Adj u stme nt File Edit Help Job Number Sample Support Posts Number Spacing Clearance above road edge Distance from camageway Kerb Post Length Post Length 2 Post Length 3 Post Length 4 Stub Length Post Dimensions Post Wall Thickness Post Grade Slip Base Required Stiffener Type Standard Some of the data fields on the left hand side are variable within a certain range Pressing the square button launches a small dialog box where adjustments can be made to the field parameter Support Foundations Diameter of Hole 300 Depth of Hole TraSiS User Manual Chapter 4 Main Window Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual Section 4 2 Technical Design Data 4 2 1 Support Details Number Details the number of support posts Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 Clicking the square button will File Edit Help launch the dialog box The Job Number Sample number of posts may be varied Support Posts within a certain range by clicking Number O Spacing 0 Standard _ the increase or decrease triangles Clearance
16. File menu e Edit menu and e Help menu TraSiS User Manual Chapter 2 Introduction to TraSiS 17 Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 2 1 3 Main Menu Description File Menu Menus Traffic Sign Structures vi 1 Edit Help Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 mL Edit Help Open Ctra Rename Delete Ctrl B Print Exit Ctrl F4 Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 EM Edit Help New Ctrl N Open Ctrl Rename Delete Ctrl B Print k Exit Ctrl F4 Traffic Sign Structures v7 1 x Edit Help New Ctrl N Open 0 Close Save Ctrl 5 Save As Cirl A Rename Delete 8 EXAMPLE iad edge Print k Exit Col F4 Edit Help Mew EXAMPLE Open 0 Close Ctl Save 5 Save Cirl A ad edge Rename ageway Delete 98 Print Exit Ctrl F4 If a first time user take some time to become familiar with these menus New Create a new sign Open Open a previously created file Close Close the current sign Save oave the current sign Continued on next page Chapter 2 Introduction to TraSiS TraSiS User Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 2 1 3 Menus continued File Menu Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 cont d ZB Edit Help New Ctrl N EXAMPLE Open 0 Close 5 Ctrl 2 Rename Delete Ctrl B Print k Exit 4 Traffic Sign St
17. S User Manual 5 1 1 Storage Department continued Job The job management feature selects which jobs appear in the storage department Management windows preventing the window from becoming crowded with older jobs Clicking the Job Management button will launch a dialog box from where the job codes can be enabled displayed in the Load Sign Structural Design box or disabled hidden Once modified clicking the OK button will close the dialog box Load a Sign Structural Design Job Code Sample Load Design Job Section 1 Cancel Sign Position Select Sign Position from Stored Signs ib Management The Job Management dialog box shows the particular database location and permits relocation of files The database that stores the signs can be found as a gsddb mdb file residing in the TraSiS directory basa Extra databases can be developed by Files amp M ain HoadsXTraSiS V2 1 copying renaming and then editing the original database to suit These databases may then be retained or transferred to other locations by copying the relevant database gsddb mdb file Selection of a particular database can then be made from the relevant mdb files in the TraSiS directory Storage The sign storage commands are accessible from the gt Traffic Sign Strug Commands File menu as discussed in 2 1 3 Edit Help New Cirl y Open Ctl o Close
18. Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual Section 3 1 Design Procedures 3 1 1 Sign Details Entry Form To begin From the File menu or the Main Window select the New command This launches the Sign Details Entry Form Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 I Edit Help Three tabs will be visible e Job Details Roadsides Slope and e Sign Panels Open Rename Delete Ctrl B Sign Details Entry Form Job Details Print k Exit Enter Job Details Job Details All information boxes must be filled in before proceeding to the next tab Use the Previous and Next buttons to navigate between the three tabs TraSiS stores all signs in a database Each sign is distinguished by job section and sign position location allowing for simple and effective organisation of sign storage A Status area indicates possible duplication of name allocations and validation of new design Sign Details Entry Form Joh Details Roadside Slope Enter Job Details 3 3c ob New This is a valid new sign design Cancel Next gt gt gt Continued on next page TraSiS User Manual Chapter 3 Design Procedure ES Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 3 1 1 Sign Details Entry Form continued Roadside Define the roadside geometry Letalis Up to five slope segments of variable length and height can be used to model particular roadside cross sec
19. Wall Thickness Post Grade Slip Base Required Stiffener Type The length of the post stub that sits inside the screw if a screw footing is used or that remains below the slip mechanism if a slip is used Support Foundations Diameter of Hole Depth of Hole Continued on next page 4 Main Window TraSiS User Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 4 2 1 Support Details continued Post Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 Dimensions File Edit Help Job Number Sample support Posts Number EEE Spacing 0 Standard Clearance above road edge Distance from carriageway Kerb Post Length Post Length 2 Post Length 3 Post Length 4 Stub Length Post Dimensions Post Wall Thickness Post Grade Slip Base Required Stiffener Type E 1500 1000 0 O 0 4 50 NB lt For CHS truss and strut posts the measurement is the external diameter of the posts For RHS the measurement is the rectangular cross section of the post For truss supports the additional measurement is the distance between the two vertical posts Support Foundations Diameter of Hole 300 1 Depth of Hole Post Wall Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 Thickness File Edit Help Job Number Support Posts Number Spacing Clearance above road edge Distance from camageway Kerb Post Length Post Length 2 Post Length 3 Post Length 4 Stub Length Post Dimension
20. actual terrain 2 789m Back to Main 2 Bae TraSiS User Manual Chapter 6 Clear Zone ES Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual Section 6 2 Clear Zone Window 6 2 1 Display What is Seen The window is divided into two main section a graphical display of the roadside on the left and a column on the right that contains controls for the clear zone parameters and other data displays n Clear one x Road Curvature Radius Curved 708 Kr gt Barrier Distance mm v Barrier 2789 ud Speed Environment km h 100km h 0 Average Anual Daily Traffic Vehicles 251 1500 vehicles IClear zone for level terrain 7 99 m Clear zone for actual terrain 2 789m Back to Main Chapter 6 Clear Zone TraSiS User Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 6 2 2 Parameters Road Use the check box to indicate whether the road is on a curve or not and if so Curvature adjust the curve radius using the scroll bar Road curvature with radius greater than 900m is considered to be comparatively straight while a minimum radius of curvature exists for each speed environment Road Curvature Radius Curved 100 Barrier Specifies if a barrier is employed on the roadside and if so the distance from the Distance roadside to the barrier that can be adjusted using the scroll bar Distance
21. arnings A combination of Large Sign Area and or High Clearance Height has resulted in no solution being found for the stated Wind Region and Exposure settings Invalid input value 4 Clear Zone Barrier Distance mm Barrier 2 704 Speed Environment km h Average Anual Daily Traffic Vehicles 751 1500 vehicles Clear zone for level terrain 0 001 Curve too sharp for speed Back to Main End of Warnings and Errors Chapter 8 Warnings and Errors TraSiS User Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS TraSiS User Manual Keyboard Shortcuts 69 Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual HORTCUT KEYS Shortcut Shortcut keys for commands are described in the table below Functions To Press Print Design Form lt Ctrl gt lt D gt Print Order Form lt Ctrl gt lt R gt Print Summary Form lt Ctrl gt lt M gt Edit Sign Details lt Ctrl gt lt L gt Edit Environmental Conditions lt Ctrl gt lt E gt Edit Stiffener Spacing lt Ctrl gt lt T gt Edit Clear Zone lt Ctrl gt lt Z gt Default Values lt Ctrl gt lt V gt Obtain Help lt Ctrl gt lt G gt End of Keyboard Shortcuts TraSiS User Manual Keyboard Shortcuts EB Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual GLOSSARY TraSiS User Manual Glossary Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual LOSSARY Application A computer pro
22. ctrl C Save ctrl 5 Save Cirl A Rename Delete Ctrl B Print Exit Ctrl F4 End of Chapter 5 EN Chapter 5 Sign Storage TraSiS User Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual CHAPTER 6 CLEAR ZONE TraSiS User Manual Chapter 6 Clear Zone Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual Section 6 1 Understanding Clear Zone 6 1 1 Clear Zone Concept Purpose The purpose of the clear zone is to minimise the risk for errant motorists by establishing a minimum distance beside the road that ought to be clear of obstructions TraSiS automatically calculates the appropriate clear zone distance for a roadside cross section while taking into account parameters such as speed environment road curvature and AADT The clear zone distance is not a precise measurement rather it is an indicative guide to assist in the application of engineering judgement to a particular situation Refer to Design Guide for Roadside Signs 4 1 Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 Job Sign Details Ctrl L Sur Environment Conditions Stiffener Spacing The clear zone module is launched Gp Notes from the Edit menu Clear Zone Di Default Values 4 Clear Zone Barrier Distance mm Barrier 2789 Speed Environment km h 100km h Average Anual Daily Traffic Vehicles 251 1500 vehicles Clear zone for level terrain 7 392m Clear zone for
23. ducing Main WINGOW EEEE 67 KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS 69 GLOSSARY 73 INDEX 77 Contents TraSiS User Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE MANUAL TraSiS User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction to the Manual 5 Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual Section 1 1 About This User Manual 1 1 1 The Purpose of This Manual Audience This User Manual is intended for designers utilising the TraSiS V V3 0 software program for the design of roadside sign support structures Scope The User Manual describes the process involved to Create a new sign structure Understand the sign storage feature Print forms Interpret warnings and errors and License the program Reader Skills User Manual assumes that the reader has a basic knowledge of e Personal computers and their operation and e The sign design procedures as outlined in the Design Guide for Roadside Signs Expected After studying this manual the reader should be able to Outcome Create a new sign structure Understand the sign storage feature Print forms Interpret warnings and errors and License the program TraSiS User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction to the Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 1 1 2 Composition Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7
24. ect the appropriate form Rename using the Print option from Delete Ctrl B the File menu Design Form Ctrl D Order Form Ctrl A Exit Ctrl FA Summary Form Ctrl Clicking on one of the three options available will launch the Print Job Selection Form shown below This procedure is common for printing any of the three forms however the procedure varies slightly form this point forward as illustrated in the following Print Job Selection Form Select Signs to Print lt lt lt Remove Current Print Status Sign Position Printed Date ccc 04 02 2003 Print Setup cancel TraSiS User Manual Chapter 7 Printing 59 Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 7 1 2 How to Print Design and Summary Forms Print Selection On the Print Selection Job Form to select the sign for printing follow the steps Click the appropriate Job Code Section and Position Information on the Current Print Status will appear Click the Add button to locate the sign in the Signs Selected To Print box Click the Print Setup button to set the printer requirements This will then launch the Print Setup menu box Select printer settings Click OK to close the Print Setup box Return to the Print Job Selection Form and Select OK to print 9 XD gt m p Print Job Selection Form Signs Selected to Print Cc Add gt gt gt 05 02 2003 Print Setup Cancel Pri
25. es v2 1 Sign Details n Edit the current job description sign Sur Environment Conditions faces and roadside slope see 3 1 1 Stiffener Spacing Ctrl T E Sp Notes ndard Fo CI Clear Zone ctrl 2 Po Di Default Values Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 Environmental Conditions File Help E opecify wind region foundation ground Job i Environment Conditions Cirl E type and situation risk See 3 1 2 Sup NI Stiffener Spacing Ctrl T SE Notes Clear Zone Di Default Values Ctrl 4 Stiffener Spacing Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 File Help Use DMR standard ES 126 or c customised settings see 4 2 3 Sur Environment Conditions Ctrl E Stiffener Spacing Ctrl T Sp Notes Clear Zone Ctrl z Di Default Values Ctrl V Notes Assigns general comments and notes Job Sign Details Ctrl 4L WE Serge These notes printed with the Sur Stiffener Spacing Ctrl T Design Form see 7 1 1 Sf Cl Clear Zone Di Default Values Ctrl 4 Clear Zone EM ouk E Calculates the appropriate clear zone Sur Environment Conditions Ctrl E distance for the road see 7 4 4 Stiffener Spacing Ctrl4 T Sp Notes Clear Zone 2 Default Values Default Values go Assigns default values to Sign Position E ME and Clear Zone parameters see 7 1 1 Sur Environment Conditions
26. gram Click The act of shortly pressing the left mouse button In Windows this is the standard way of selecting an object For example to select something the pointer is moved over the object and then clicked Clipboard A temporary storage space used to move text or images from one application to another using the Copy Cut and Paste commands For example the clipboard can be used to copy text from a word processor document and insert paste it into Station s handover notes Double click The act of momentarily pressing the left mouse button two times In Windows this is the standard way of selecting an object and performing an action For example to display the details about a particular alphanumeric the pointer is moved over the alphanumeric and then double clicked this displays a window that shows the object s details Drag A standard technique of moving or resizing an object For example to drag an object to a new location the following procedure is followed Move the pointer over the object to drag Click and hold down the mouse button Move the pointer to the new location and release the mouse button Status Line The line below the display which shows various types of status information End of Glossary TraSiS User Manual Glossary 75 Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual INDEX TraSiS User Manual Index 7 Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual NDEX A AADT 55 acronyms
27. height of the sign from the road surface to the bottom of the sign Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 File Edit Help Job Number Support Posts Number Spacing Clearance above road edge Distance from carriageway Kerb Post Length Post Length 2 Post Length 3 Post Length 4 Stub Length Post Dimensions Post Wall Thickness Post Grade Slip Base Required Stiffener Support Foundations Diameter of Hole Depth of Hole Clicking the square button will launch the dialog box The height of the sign may be varied within a certain range by clicking Sample D Standard the increase decrease 1500 triangles 1000 3250 Adjust Clearance above Road Edge B NB EZ Click the OK button to continue Details the lateral clearance between the part of the sign nearest to the road and the edge of the kerb or pavement Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 File Edit Help Job Number Support Posts Number Spacing Clearance above road edge Distance from carriageway Kerb Post Length Post Length 2 Post Length 3 Post Length 4 Stub Length Post Dimensions Post Wall Thickness Post Grade Slip Base Required Stiffener Type Support Foundations Diameter of Hole Depth of Hole Clicking the square button will launch the dialog box The distance of the sign may be varied within a certain range by clicking the increase or decrease triangles
28. mm Barrier 2704 Speed Either the 85th percentile speed of all traffic on the road or if this is unavailable Environment then the posted speed limit Speed Environment km h Okm h AADT Traffic volume in units of vehicles per day Average Anual Daily Traffic wehicles 51 1500 vehicles TraSiS User Manual Chapter 6 Clear Zone 55 Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 6 2 3 Clear Zone Distance Level Terrain calculated clear zone distance for a level slope using the given parameters Clear zone for level terrain 531m Actual Terrain As above but considering the slope details as specified for the sign location 3 1 10 Currently no algorithm exists to calculate clear zone distance for sections with both cut and fill slopes therefore in this circumstance TraSiS returns a message indicating that the slope section is too complicated to analyse Clear zone for actual terrain 70Am End of Chapter 6 EN Chapter 6 Clear Zone TraSiS User Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual CHAPTER 7 PRINTING TraSiS User Manual Chapter 7 Printing 57 Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual Section 7 1 Printing Forms 7 1 1 Accessing the Print Commands Forms TraSiS includes three different print forms Available 1 Design Form 2 Order Form and Open 3 Summary Form Close Ctrl C Save Ctrl 5 Save As oel
29. nce for CHS and RHS posts is 10 m to be less than 10000 Post Spacing must be greater than Post spacing is critical for only slip base signs Note that for 1500 mm for Slip Base Supports some situations it may not be possible to find a suitable design signs less than 1700 mm that that can be built inside a clear zone require two posts may be excluded Post Spacing 15 too wide for the For a sign panel the minimum overhang beyond the supports Smallest Signs Width is 100 mm Post 2 Clearance is x and needs The maximum post clearance for truss posts is 3250 mm to be less than 3250 Design Eccentricity too Large In a strut support sign the difference in length of any two Difference between Tallest and posts cannot be more than 500 mm Shortest Posts Cross section data too complicated When the roadside cross section has both cut and fill slopes to analyse this message appears in the clear zone window Sign Panel Height gt Twice the For slip base designs the clearance height must be more than Clearance height A Slip Base half the sign panel height Design is not possible for this situation Sign is too wide to be handled by Sign width must be less than or equal to 9600 mm this program TraSiS User Manual Chapter 8 Warnings and Errors 67 Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 8 1 1 Introducing Main Window continued Examples of The following illustrates typical examples of warnings W
30. ndex EN Index TraSiS User Manual
31. ngth Dotais Stub Foonng Doais pes Des irm Hum kn Type on E fase Past Pos 2 Lengm Type po bon erg Hosen 1 I 1 1 Width Job EXAMPLE lion raSiS Version 2 1 TraSiS User Manual Chapter 7 Printing 68 Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 7 1 3 How to Print Order Forms Order Form The Order Form contains all data necessary to order the correct structural members e Requisition Number see note below e Job Code Job Section and Sign Position e Sign Face Details e Stiffener Details e Support Details e Stub Details and Fitting Details Note The form fits details of up to ten signs per page 14 02 2003 Page 1 Traffic Sign Structures Order Form Requisition Number R12345 SESS La ee eee Front Lower ront Middle Front Upper 2000 2000 2000 Support Details Type Number Dimension Wall Thickness Material Grade Kerb Post Length Stub Details Type Number Dimension Wall Thickness Fitting Details Number Dimension Li EXAMPLE HSE Sian Position gt Select All Select All Select All 2 The print process includes a prompt for the requisition number that appears at the top of the page End of Chapter 7 64 Chapter 7 Printing TraSiS User Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual CHAPTER 8
32. nt TraSiS automatically calculates the most efficient stiffener configuration base on the Maximum Stiffener Spacing settings in this form Minimum Distance Between Stiffeners and Sign Edge TraSiS contains the correct Maximum Distance Between settings to conform to the Main zi a aec Roads Guidelines ES 126 Additionally provision is made for users to specify custom settings by adjusting the values above and selecting the last Save Current as Custom Setting button of the three Use Custom Settings Use Custom Setting Cancel Click the OK button to continue TraSiS User Manual Chapter 4 Main Window 8 Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 4 2 4 Post Type Selection Selection Refer to the Design Guide for Roadside Signs 8 3 2 for instructions on the Guide selection of appropriate post sections It is not always possible to construct a sign using a particular post type CHS Steel Specifies that the post s be made of circular hollow section Refer to Standard Drawing 1363 Job Section A Sign Position 1 CHS Steel RHS Steel RHS Steel Specifies that the post s be made of rectangular hollow section Refer to Standard Drawing 1363 Job Section A Sian Position 1 CHS Steel RHS Steel Truss Steel Each truss post comprises two vertical CHS posts connected by smaller CHS members that form a web zigzagging down the length of the posts Refer to Standard Drawings 1366 and 136
33. nt Setup Printer Y shf swe 1 hp8100DN3 Properties Name Status Ready Type HP LaserJet 8100 Series PS Where sw21hp8100dn3 Comment Paper Orientation Size gt f Portrait Selec A cua Network Continued on next page Chapter 7 Printing TraSiS User Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 7 1 2 How to Print Design and Summary Forms continued Design Form The following is a sample Design Form 14 02 2003 Page 1 Traffic Sign Structures Design Form Job EXAMPLE Section C Sign Pos 1 T 1 Location Details Slope Details Wind Region Region A Segment Length Height Exposed Terrain No 1 3000 0 Risk Category Low Impact Risk 2 1500 300 Foundation Soil Loose to Medium Dense Sand 3 2300 300 Side of Road Left Distance from carriageway 0 Road Height 4000 Sign Face Details Sign Code 4 5 6 7 Sign Width 2000 2000 2000 2000 Sign Depth 1200 800 700 2400 Legend Class 1 2 Various Various Legend Colour White White Various Various Background Class 2A 1W Various Various Background Colour Green Std Emerald Various Various Sign Separation 0 0 0 200 Sign Stiffener Details Detail front Lower front Middle front Upper Back Sign Stiffener Type 1 1 1 1 Number of Stiffeners 3 2 2 6 Stiffener Spacing 500 500 500 460 Number of Brackets 6 4 4 12 CHS Steel Design Details
34. ole continue Depth of Hole Depth of Shows the depth of hole from the Hole Length of Edit Help surface to the end of the post not Screw Job Number Sample including the depth of concrete Ban gt Posts underneath the post length of screw umber Spacing Clearance above road edge Distance from carriageway Kerb Post Length Post Length 2 Post Length 3 Post Length 4 Stub Length Post Dimensions Post Wall Thickness Post Grade Slip Base Required Stiffener Type Support Foundations Diameter of Hole Depth of Hole 1 Chapter 4 Main Window TraSiS User Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 4 2 3 Sign And Stiffener Details Sign and Moving the cursor over each sign box Stiffener displays a small window that shows Details Front Sign information relevant to each sign face To adjust the method by which the ign 1 required number of stiffeners is idth 1000 calculated select Stiffener Spacing eight 1000 options from the Edit menu tiffeners 3 tiff Spac 450 rackets 3 Stiffener gt Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 Selecting Stiffener Spacing options Spacing Help from the Edit menu will launch the Options Job Sign Details Stiffener Spacing dialog box NM Spacings and distances may be varied Lt pad within a certain range by clicking the 5 H CI Clear Zone Ctrl Z triangles Di Default Values ctrl gt Stiffener Spacing Spacing Increme
35. program WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law Next gt 1 TraSiS Setup TraSiS Choose Destination Location Setup will install TraSiS in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another You can choose not to install TraSiS by clicking Cancel to exit Setup Destination Folder C Program Files Main Roads TraSiS Browse lt Back Cancel 2 TraSiS Setup TraSiS Setup Complete Setup has finished installing TraSiS on pour computer Setup can launch the Read Me file and TraSiS Choose the options you want below Click Finish to complete Setup Click Finish to complete download Finish Chapter 2 Introduction to TraSiS TraSiS User Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 2 1 2 The Main Menu Main Menu Once the program is loaded the Title Bar becomes active and the menus Description available Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 File Edit Help Job Number Sign Position Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 Menu Bar gt Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 The Main Menu provides the user with access to the File Edit Help e
36. ructures v7 1 E Edit Help New Ctrl N EXAMPLE Open 0 Close MA Save 5 Save As Ctrl A Y I ES Rename Delete Ctrl B Print Exit Crl F4 xL Edit Help New Ctrl N EXAMPLE Open 0 Close Save 5 Save As Ctrl 4 edge Rename Delete Cirl Print Exit Ctrl 4F4 Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 Edit Help Mew Ctrl N ffr Open Close Ctrl C 2 a Save Ctri45 1200 Standard Save As Ctrl A ad edge 1500 0 Rename ageway 1000 Delete 8 EY Design Form Ctrl D Order Form Ctrl 8 Summary Form Ctrl M Print d Exit Ctrl F4 PCLLEEP Er ge Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 x Edit Help New Ctrl N ffr Open Ctrl O Close 66 2 l Save 5 Save As Cirl A ad edge 1500 Rename ageway Delete Cirl B E Print TraSiS User Manual Chapter 2 Introduction to TraSiS 19 Save As Save the new sign in the current database Rename Rename a sign job section or an entire job see 5 1 1 Delete Delete a previously saved file Print Print out a Design Form Order Form or Summary Form Exit Exit the TraSiS program Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 2 1 3 Menus continued Edit Menu gt Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 The following information is available from the Edit menu Traffic Sign Structur
37. s Post Wall Thickness Post Grade Slip Base Required Stiffener Type The thickness of the wall material Support Foundations Diameter of Hole Depth of Hole Continued on next page TraSiS User Manual Chapter 4 Main Window Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 4 2 1 Support Details continued Post Grade Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 File Edit Help Job Number Sample Support Posts Number O Spacing 0 Standard Clearance above road edge 1500 Distance from carriageway 10 Kerb Post Length Post Length 2 i Post Length 3 Post Length 4 Stub Length Ds Post Dimensions 50NB Post Wall Thickness 29 YL Fak Elie te The grade of steel used for the post Slip Base Required ho Stiffener Type Support Foundations Diameter of Hole 300 1 Depth of Hole Slip Base Traffic Sign Structures v2 1 Required File Edit Help Job Number Sample Support Posts Number 7 18 Spacing Standard Clearance above road edge 1500 Distance from carriageway 1000 Kerb Post Length Post Length 2 i Post Length 3 Post Length 4 TE Stub Length i Post Dimensions Ei Post Wall Thickness Mm 9 cmo A No 4 Tei N Support Foundations Diameter of Hole 300 1 Depth of Hole 750 Post Grade Slip Base Required Stiffener Type Indicates previous selection selected in 3 1 2 Continued on next page Chapter 4 Main Window TraSiS
38. t mouse button 29 Zoom Out Right mouse button Mel E Region L1 Region O Reglon Habart b Select a Wind Region Regon C Reaion B BE Reaion C ReaionD Normal Intermediate Tropical Cyclones Severe Cyclones Cancel The wind region map indicates the geographic regions associated with the scale Locations that are exposed to higher winds than what is usual for the locality e g coastal highways are accommodated for by selecting the Exposed Location check box Refer to the Design Guide for Roadside Signs 2 9 Continued on next page Chapter 3 Design Procedure TraSiS User Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 3 1 2 Roadside Environment Entry Form continued Soil Type Select the soil type that most accurately describes the soil at the location 1 Cohesive Clay Soils or 2 Cohesionless Sand Soils Roadside Environment Select the Foundation Soil Type Reference can be Cohesive Clay Soils made to Guide to C Firm to Stiff Foundation Strength C Stiff Selection by clicking on the button Cohesionless Sand Sails A description of each 2 Loose to Medium Dense type field and scientific Identification will assist In the selection of the Click the OK button to UE Co move to the next form Guide to Foundation Strength Options Four tabs will be visible as described bellow 1 Clay Soil Firm to Stiff 2 Cla
39. through the Message Box Keyboard The Keyboard Shortcuts lists the available shortcut keys and their function Shortcuts Licensing The Licensing explains how to license the software and how to transfer a licence Glossary The Glossary contains an explanation of terms used throughout the manual Index The comprehensive ndex at the end of the manual is provided to assist in locating topics and their page numbers with cross references to other topics where applicable TraSiS User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction to the Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 1 1 3 Typographical Conventions Used in This Manual Typographical The following table explains the typing convention used in this manual Conventions Table Convention Meaning Bold Names of menu names items Select the Open command buttons utilities and text entry Click on the Browse button fields System data System text displayed on your Do you wish to rebuild printers screen This fontis also used for Y N file names and directories Italics Cross reference to other manuals Refer to the Chapter and Appendices In the Design Guide for Roadside Signs documentation for more information entry data Commands that should be Enter the following entered exactly as shown appear A setup in this boldface type dir newdir Information that you must supply Enter the command iS in bold lower case italics Copy olddir newdir lt Del gt Keys
40. tion In addition the longitudinal details of the slope segments can be specified this is useful when examining the feasibility of strut sport signs for example where there are longitudinal differences in post location Sign Details Entry Form Segment Sonoran neben Ho of Slope segments 1 gt E 4 Job Details Roadside Slope Details ciao Enter cross section segment details Which side of the carriageway Left t Right Length Height Gradient 2000 500 Slope Segment Details mm mm Slope Segment Details po lt lt lt Previous Cancel Hext gt gt gt Continued on next page EN Chapter 3 Design Procedure TraSiS User Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 3 1 1 Sign Details Entry Form continued Sign Panels Specify the details of the sign face A sign structure can support up to four separate panels three facing the front and one facing the rear each panel having individual dimensions road clearance and colour Refer to the Design Guide for Roadside Signs 3 1 for information regarding sign face design Sign Details Entry Form Job Details General i Details SN Clearance above road edge 1 500 mm Sign Panels Distance from carriageway 0 mm Number of Front Signs None 2 le 1 Enter Sign Details Sign Layout View
41. to be pressed are shown in Press F3 to call Up the wizard the lt and gt brackets Menu items to be selected in View gt System Status gt sequence usually clicked on Channels using the mouse are separated by the symbol gt lt Ctrl gt lt C gt Keys to be pressed To close the window press simultaneously shown with a lt Ctrl gt lt C gt plus sign Important Messages Important messages are highlighted in this manner 10 Chapter 1 Introduction to the Manual TraSiS User Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 1 1 4 Acronyms Used in This Manual Acronyms List The following acronyms are used in this manual TraSiS User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction to the Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 1 1 5 Related Documents Document List The following lists all related documents End of Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Introduction to the Manual TraSiS User Manual Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual CHAPTER 2 INTRODUCTION TO TraSiS TraSiS User Manual Chapter 2 Introduction to TraSiS Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual Section 2 1 About This User Manual 2 1 1 Introducing TraSiS What is TraSiS TraSiS v V3 0 is a program developed by the Traffic Engineering Road Safety Section of Main Roads to assist in the design of roadside sign support structure It is used in conjunction with the companion document
42. used 11 application See Glossary B Barrier Distance 55 Clear Zone Concept 53 Clearance Above Road Edge 37 click See Glossary clipboard See Glossary copy See Glossary cut See Glossary D Data field Adjustment 35 Database 49 Depth of Hole Length of Screw 42 Design Form 61 Diameter of Hole Screw 42 Distance From Carriageway 37 Document List 12 double click See Glossary drag See Glossary E Edit Menu 20 F File Menu 18 Help Menu 21 Installing TraSiS 15 J Job Details 25 Job Management 50 K keyboard shortcuts to commands 71 M Menu Bar 17 O Order Form 64 P paste See Glossary Post Dimensions 39 Post Grade 40 Post Lengths 38 Post Spacing 36 Post Wall Thickness 39 Printing Forms 59 R Renaming 49 Road Curvature 55 Roadside Slope Details 26 5 Shortcut keys 77 shortcuts keyboard 71 Sign Panels 27 Slip Base 31 TraSiS User Manual Index 79 Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual Soil Description 30 T Soil Type 29 Speed Environment 55 Terrain 56 Status Bar 45 TypographicalConventions 70 status line See Glossry Stiffener Spacing Options 43 Stiffener Type 41 W Storage Commands 50 Warnings and Errors 67 Stub Length 38 Warnings and or Errors 45 Summary Form 63 warnings or errors 67 Support Details 36 Wind Region 28 End of I
43. y Soil Stiff to Hard 3 Sand Loose to Medium Dense and 4 Sand Dense Continued on next page TraSiS User Manual Chapter 3 Design Procedure EN Traffic Sign Structures TraSiS User Manual 3 1 2 Roadside Environment Entry Form continued Soil Select the soil type that most accurately describes the soil at the location Description Guide to Foundation Strength Options Sand Loose to Medium Dense Sand Dense Clay Soil Firm to Still Stiff to Hard Field Identification OF Effort is required to penetrate with thumb or remould with fingers Cancel Click the OK button to move to the next form Guide to Foundation Strength Options Sand Loose to Medium Dense Clay Sail Fi Clay Soil Stiff to Hard Field Identification Only indented by thumb and not possible to remould in fingers without adding water Guide to Foundation Strength Options Field Identification No significant resistance to excavation with spade or penetration by crowbar Cancel Guide to Foundation Strength Options El Sand Loose to Sand Dense Clay Soil Firm to Stiff Clay Soil Stiff to Hard Field Identification Noticeable resistance to excavation with spade or little penetration by crowbar Cancel Scientific Identification Friction Angle 45 degrees Elastic Modulus E 80 000 kPa Coefficient of Modulus Variation
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